Planning a Company Party? You can picnic in the Park or activate the Archway – but if you're looking for unique, activity-based options, here are some of the more interesting, unusual, unexpected only-in-Dumbo ways to bond in the neighborhood.
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Learn Flower Arranging with La Catrina
There's nothing quite like a beautiful bouquet to brighten one's day. Bring the team together to learn the basics of bouquet building, and decorate the office in one go. Magdalena from La Catrina Flower Studio right here on Plymouth Street will bring flowers, vases and all the tools necessary make lovely flower arrangements!
How to Book
Ask for Magdalena: (347) 529-5259
Become your Best Barista with Bluestone Lane
Take the office coffee game to the next level with a three hour barista class at Bluestone Lane's state-of-the-art Roastery on Prospect Street. This class highlights the different types of coffee that Bluestone Lane uses and how it's prepared, and trains you in basic techniques for pouring coffee shots and creating the right milky foam for your drink.
How to Book
Ask for Sharni: (718) 374-6858
Work it out at Gleason’s Gym
DUMBO's world famous boxing gym Gleason's Gym is one of the most unique places in all of Dumbo – and possibly all of New York. Take over the gym for a dance party, host a group training session with one of their world-class boxers, bring in an inspirational speaker – the possibilities in this inspiration space are endless.
How to Book:
Ask for Bruce: (718) 797-2872
Get the creative juices flowing at Creatively Wild
Creatively Wild is Dumbo's premiere art school. Whether you get the team together for a group grafiti mural, or go the paint-by-numbers route, they can help you put together an event that's creatively satisfying. Plus their gorgeous space can hold up to 200!
How to book
Fill out their inquiry form here.
Beat the (Paint) Bomb
How about a little bit of friendly competition with a side of paint ball? Beat The Bomb is an immersive game that takes your team through a series of five high-tech challenges in order to deactivate the Paint Bomb. If you deactivate it, you win! If not–you get blasted with paint! Teams are for 2–6 players each, but don't worry, they can handle big groups and lots of team.
How to book
Buy tickets here.
Bake with Butler
If you'd like to up your pastry making game, Butler hosts baking classes in their Chef's Kitchen here in Dumbo on Thursday nights. The classes run from 6-7pm and 7.30-8.30pm. Chef Ryan will teach you to make one of his signature dishes. The booking fee includes complimentary craft beer + wine, plus a box of your baked goods to take home.
How to book
Bookings can be made through AirBnB's experiences platform here. The AirBnB page also shows their calendar of availability and everything else you need to know about the class.
If you'd like to book a private class for up to 12 people, please email them directly at info@butler-nyc.com